Questions tagged [disputed-territories]
Geographical regions claimed by two or more countries involve special problems with visas, stamps, and border crossings.
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If I've visited Crimea, what country do I list on my customs declaration form?
On returning to the U.S. I must fill out a customs declaration form, which includes listing the countries that I have visited prior to arrival in the U.S.
If I was in Russia and visited Crimea after ...
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How many countries are there in the world to travel to?
If you've travelled a bit, at some point you'll either have dreamed of or been asked - 'will you visit every country in the world?'. However, it's not a straightforward goal to aim for...
I've heard ...
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Northern Cyprus - way to visit and what problems can I have with Republic of Cyprus after that?
I know that Northern Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey, and not other countries.
So how can I visit this republic - only from Turkey, or there are some other ways?
Will I have problems with getting ...
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Would China to Taiwan and back again count as another entry into China?
I have a double entry visa for China. I've used up the first one and will reenter China for the second one in the next few days.
Now I'd really like to go to Taiwan by ferry but was worried that it ...
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What are the options of getting from Ukraine to Crimea (and vice versa) after 2014?
I'll be in Kiev this summer and would like to take a trip to Crimea. What are my options for doing so?
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Do people travel to the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands?
It's probably not the best idea to try to get to the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands. But every time I see a photo, I can't help but think how picturesque and pristine the islands seem:
(The AP via the ...
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Is it possible to visit Abkhazia by land from Georgia?
Is it possible currently (November 2011) to visit the rebel province of Abkhazia from the rest of the Republic of Georgia? (Russia regards it as independent since 2008 but most or all other countries ...
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Is it possible to visit the abandoned Nicosia Airport?
There's an abandoned airport within the Cyprus buffer zone (Google Maps). I've seen pictures of the airport online, but how can I visit this airport and is it safe to do so?
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Visiting Bir Tawil or places like it
Bir Tawil is kind of a disputed territory, except that it's the exact opposite: both Egypt and Sudan say that the other country has sovereignty over it.
Is it possible for ordinary travellers to ...
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Is the border between Cyprus and North Cyprus an issue for a casual tourist?
I am taking a couple of weeks in Cyprus with the family, and will be flying directly from the UK to Paphos, in the southwest of the island. We plan on doing some lazing by the pool, but a fair bit of ...
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Visiting both Taiwan and China having one passport
Can I expect to encounter any problem when visiting the Republic of China (Taiwan) after visiting the People's Republic of China or vice versa?
I mean, some countries have political clashes with each ...
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What is the correct way of visiting Abkhazia without violating Georgian laws?
Abkhazia is a partially recognized state that forms a part of Georgia. I would like to visit both Abkhazia and Georgia on a single trip. What is the right sequence (if any) of doing so?
For example I'...
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New limitations on visiting Northern Cyprus?
This Hebrew article states that a ban on non-EU citizens visiting TRNC (Northern Cyprus) was supposed to take effect on October 3rd 2017, and is postponed by a few weeks. The article seems to me ...
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Are U.S. Citizens prohibited from travel to Crimea?
I have family in Crimea and would like to visit them. I've read Executive Order 13685, but am unsure how to interpret it. Are U.S. nationals prohibited from traveling or spending money in Crimea? Does ...
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Besides Arab/Muslim countries re Israel, are there other countries which don't recognize passports of any other countries?
It is pretty widely known that quite a few Moslem and Arab countries do not recognize Israeli passports because they don't recognize Israel as a country.
I am pretty sure there are other places ...
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